DNREC Adopts Emergency Deer Hunting Regulations

With the initial discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware confirmed earlier this year, and the start of deer hunting season less than a month away, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has adopted emergency regulations to try to limit the spread of CWD and confine it to the area where it was found.

The initial identification triggered activation of the state’s CWD plan, with one of the first steps to conduct widespread sampling in the area where the initial cases were found. In July, DNREC worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) Wildlife Services and local landowners to collect and test additional deer to better understand the distribution and prevalence of CWD in the area. APHIS focused cluster sampling of 100 deer adjacent to the two initial CWD findings did not turn up any more cases of the disease.

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Virtua First in Region to Offer Two Breast Cancer Surgery Advances

Virtua Health is the first in the South Jersey region to offer two new advancements in breast cancer surgery designed to improve patients’ lives both physically and emotionally.

For many facing breast cancer, mastectomy—complete removal of the breast tissue—is the recommended treatment approach. Two new surgical techniques now aim to provide patients with significantly improved cosmetic outcomes, less painful recovery, and better quality of life after surgery.

The procedures are a new type of minimally invasive mastectomy and an innovative technique that has the potential to restore sensation. Virtua is the first to provide the new endoscopic mastectomy procedure in both the Philadelphia region and South Jersey. Additionally, Virtua isthe first in South Jersey to offer the sensation-restoring procedure.

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Pirate Day at Fort Mifflin

— Photo courtesy Fort Mifflin

Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Legend says famed English pirate Blackbeard frequented Philadelphia and plundered many Colonial port cities, hence the decision to construct a proper fort.

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Suspect for Institutional Vandalism in the 9th District

On August 14, 2026 at approximately 8:10am, employees of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall, found someone vandalized the “YO/OY” statue. The statue is a large YO/OY in bright yellow placed directly in front of the museum. Video footage recovered shows that on August 13, 2026 at 8:11pm, an unknown white male approximately 50-60 years old, heavily tattooed, wearing a white tank top, khaki shorts and red/white Nike Air Jordans vandalizes the statue, and then enters the Septa 5th Street station through the southeast stairs.

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Made in Philadelphia Debuts Labor Day Weekend Market

Philadelphia, PA – Soak up the final days of summer at the Made in Philadelphia Summer Market 2026, a new Labor Day Weekend celebration coming to Dilworth Park in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. From Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6, 2026, visitors are invited to shop small, support local, and enjoy a vibrant open-air market featuring 60+ makers, crafters, artists and small businesses from Philadelphia, the tri-state area, and beyond. Guests can browse handmade artwork, jewelry, home goods, accessories, skincare, specialty foods, unique gifts, and more while enjoying the festive atmosphere of Dilworth Park on the west side of Philadelphia’s City Hall. The market is no charge, family friendly and rain or shine. For more info, visit www.madeinphila.com .

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Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Cherry Hill

The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services has been notified by the New Jersey Department of Health that a skunk found in Cherry Hill has tested positive for rabies.

On August 14, a Cherry Hill resident’s dog got into an altercation with a skunk in their backyard. The Animal Control Officer (ACO) for Cherry Hill picked up the skunk and arranged for rabies testing at the state Public Health & Environmental Laboratories in Trenton (PHEL). On August 19, the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services was notified by PHEL that the skunk was rabid. There were no known human exposures to this skunk.

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Winslow Township Family Day is Coming Up on August 22nd

Family Day

Enjoy a summer afternoon at New Brooklyn Park for Winslow Township Family Day. Features local vendors, activities, and community fun for all ages.

Backpack giveaway (while supplies last – stop by the mayor’s tent) and free medical screenings.

When: Sat, Aug 22 | 2 PM – 7 PM
Location: 123 New Brooklyn Erial Rd, Sicklerville, NJ

Camden County concert at 6pm featuring Let’s Groove Tonight: Earth Wind & Fire Tribute Band

National Treasure Weekend in Philadelphia’s Historic District

— Photo by Visit Philadelphia

August 20-22, 2026

We can’t tell you to steal the Declaration of Independence, but you can get your best Benjamin Franklin Gates impression on here. National Treasure Weekend invades Philadelphia’s Historic District for three days of movie-themed fun.

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Storm Season Power Outages: How Homeowners Decide on a Whole-Home Backup Generator

Photo by Sergio Martins on Unsplash

There is a particular kind of quiet that settles over a house when the power goes out during a storm. The refrigerator stops humming, the lights die, and suddenly every convenience that runs on electricity is simply unavailable. For a brief outage it is an inconvenience. For a multi-day outage in the middle of storm season, it becomes something more serious: spoiled food, no heat or cooling, a flooding basement with a dead sump pump, and no way to charge the phones connecting a family to the outside world. It is in these moments that many homeowners start seriously considering a whole-home backup generator.

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Big-Money Fishing Tournaments Make a Splash on Florida’s Coast

As the first hint of cooler temperatures emerges on Florida’s Historic Coast, the marinas and waterways of St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra become a proving ground for anglers chasing trophy fish, bragging rights and serious prize money. This fall’s lineup of fishing tournaments and events includes daily winner-take-all payouts reaching $75,000, drawing competitive and recreational anglers to the region during the traditionally quieter fall travel season.

There’s a reason serious anglers hold space on their calendars for Florida’s fishing tournaments. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) calls Florida the “Fishing Capital of the World,” with more world-record fish catches than any other state or country. Recreational saltwater fishing generates an estimated $9.2 billion in economic impact statewide. Pair that with the Historic Coast’s history, natural beauty and first-class lodging and amenities—which helped generate more than $2.4 billion in visitor spending in St. Johns County in 2023—and the region offers anglers plenty of reasons to stay beyond weigh-in.